For the first time, 2News is hearing from a man who survived being mauled by a bear. He's recovering and undergoing reconstruction surgery at the University of Utah's Hospital.
For the first time, 2News is hearing from a man who survived being mauled by a bear. He's recovering and undergoing reconstruction surgery at the University of Utah's Hospital. For the first time, 2News is hearing from a man who survived being mauled by a bear. He's recovering and undergoing reconstruction surgery at the University of Utah's Hospital.about three weeks ago near Big Sky, Mont.
Sometimes Katelyn Davis can almost finish her dad's sentences, but other times he surprises her with moving messages.While Noorlander remains extremely positive, some of the biggest challenges have been not being able to talk or taste."He got permission to taste something in over two weeks, and it was like the happiest day ever," Davis said.
Doctors at the University of Utah used Noorlander's fibula, a bone in his leg, and skin from his arms and legs to reconstruct his jaw. Now, he's hoping to slowly take steps towards talking again.Noorlander wrote that one of his biggest blessings has been all the support from both strangers and from his family. He's gotten to spend a lot of time with people he loves after the incident.
That's not something you'd expect to hear. But the rest of the story, for now, Noorlander said he wants to wait to recount until he can speak his words.
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